St James' Church of England Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Hull and the wider Kingston upon Hull, City of area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

St James' Church of England Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 210 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 236, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 14 September 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.